System and method for automated configuration of a computing device

Abstract

There is provided a computer-implemented method, device and system for automatically configuring a computer device located at a particular location of an entity having an associated local network. The method, system and device further comprises: detecting from another computer device metadata characterizing the particular location; determining from the metadata whether the computer device requires configuration and if so, performing configuration steps of: automatically determining a device type for the computer device based on one or more connected peripheral devices, the device type defining a role of the computer device within the particular location; sending metadata comprising the particular location and the device type to a central server for requesting configuration of the computer device and in response, receiving configuration information for the computer device. The configuration information comprises configuration settings for configuring the computer device to allow said one or more transactions to be performed thereon.

Description

FIELD OF INVENTION[0001]The present disclosure generally relates to computer-implemented systems and methods for automated configuration of computer devices in a local network, such as within a location of an entity for enabling transactions on behalf of the entity from the configured computer devices.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]In each branch of a financial institution, a number of computer workstations are utilized to execute various financial transactions and perform administrative functions relating to the institution. Typically, a developer or technician determines whether a new workstation requires manual setup, enrollment and configuration to be recognized as part of the institution. Devices are then manually associated with a particular branch of the financial institution in accordance with a “Book of Records” before any transaction can be effected. This means that in order to properly track transactions and ensure authorization to access financial information and / or ex...

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Benefits of technology

The current system and method in this patent offer several advantages, such as reducing the need for a local branch server to set up and enroll devices, automatically detecting changes in workstations and configuring them, and allowing changes in network configurations easily for mobile workstations. Additionally, the system can accurately identify the types of devices in the network and determine their specific configuration needs based on their device types.

Problems solved by technology

Currently, any such configurations are performed manually according to manually checking requirements and can quickly become out of date.

Such manual processes can be time consuming, inconvenient, and rely on the availability of a skilled technician at the local branch to perform the required configuration.

Also, as the role of a workstation changes, these manual configurations quickly become obsolete and erroneous.

For example, such manual configuration is not scalable as the number of workstations increases and also becomes prone to human errors.

This manual configuration is also prone to downtime of resources until manual setup is complete.

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